Divorce Italian Style (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1961, Divorce Italian Style is a comedy film directed by Pietro Germi, running about 104 minutes. “He ordered marriage on the rocks with a twist... Italian Style!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ferdinando Cefalù is desperate to marry his cousin, Angela, but he is married to Rosalia and divorce is illegal in Italy. To get around the law, he tries to trick his wife into having an affair so he can catch her and murder her, as he knows he would be given a light sentence for killing an adulterous woman. He persuades a painter to lure his wife into an affair, but Rosalia proves to be more faithful than he expected.
Who’s in it. Divorce Italian Style stars Marcello Mastroianni as Ferdinando Cefalù, Daniela Rocca as Rosalia Cefalù, Stefania Sandrelli as Angela and Lando Buzzanca as Rosario Mulè, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Divorce Italian Style has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Divorce Italian Style page.
If you liked it. Fans of Divorce Italian Style tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Divorce Italian Style (1961)?
- In US, Divorce Italian Style is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Divorce Italian Style worth watching?
- Divorce Italian Style holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Divorce Italian Style?
- Divorce Italian Style stars Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli, Lando Buzzanca and Leopoldo Trieste.
- When was Divorce Italian Style released?
- Divorce Italian Style was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.